{"id":64297,"date":"2024-11-21T21:50:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T21:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=64297"},"modified":"2024-11-22T15:10:47","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:10:47","slug":"usda-and-hhs-partner-to-expand-the-aglearn-program-totaragov-powered-learning-management-system","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/articles\/usda-and-hhs-partner-to-expand-the-aglearn-program-totaragov-powered-learning-management-system\/","title":{"rendered":"USDA and HHS Partner to Expand the AgLearn Program, TotaraGov-Powered Learning Management System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p><b>Washington, D.C., November 21, 2024 \u2014<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to extend access to the AgLearn program, USDA\u2019s learning management shared services offering powered by TotaraGov. This collaboration enables HHS to leverage a proven, secure, centralized platform for managing training and compliance initiatives, fostering a high-performing, mission-focused federal workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AgLearn, USDA\u2019s official system of record for training since 2004, has transformed into a Shared Services offering providing access to a FedRAMP\u00ae Authorized Learning Management System, Program Management, Content Development, 508 Compliance Testing, Tier 1 &amp; 2 Support as well as Marketing and Communications services. The platform\u2019s accessibility and scalability make it an ideal solution for agencies across the federal government. The AgLearn Program has helped the USDA and its partners advance a high-quality, consistent approach to workforce development while maximizing agency investment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through this partnership, HHS will benefit from USDA\u2019s experience as a Shared Services Provider, which, using Inter-Agency Agreements (IAA) allows federal organizations to efficiently access AgLearn\u2019s robust offering through an efficient and expedient agreement process. This innovative approach allows USDA to provide high-quality LMS services directly to other agencies, enhancing workforce development across the government.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Benefits of the AgLearn system include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedRAMP\u00ae Authorized TotaraGov<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalized for each organization (branded, area-specific courses, and resources).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive design provides access to a variety of mobile devices, laptops, and PCs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workflow based SF-182 module seamlessly embedded into the product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Section 508 compliant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captures and reports completed training records in support of OPM\u2019s Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) initiative.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive Administrator and Course Creation support and training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced and dedicated support teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe USDA is committed to enhancing workforce capabilities and maximizing agency investment through AgLearn,\u201d said Debomala Choudhury, Director for Digital Services Center in USDA\u2019s Office of the Chief Information Officer, Digital Services Infrastructure Center. \u201cOur partnership with HHS builds on this vision, supporting the professional growth of a high-performing, high-impact federal workforce.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AgLearn, powered by TotaraGov and hosted on AWS GovCloud (US), offers an accessible and secure environment for a seamless learning experience. By integrating with e-learning providers such as LinkedIn Learning, Skillsoft, Dmason Financial, and Rosetta Stone, AgLearn provides federal employees with diverse, high-quality training resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about USDA\u2019s AgLearn platform, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aglearn.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USDA AgLearn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For more on TotaraGov\u2019s commitment to federal workforce advancement, please see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/federal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federal &#8211; Totara Learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About USDA:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s mission is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, and natural resources, strengthening the rural economy, promoting agricultural production, and preserving America\u2019s natural resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About HHS:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aims to enhance the health and well-being of Americans by fostering advancements in health and social services and ensuring access to effective public health resources.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About TotaraGov<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TotaraGov is a FedRAMP\u00ae Authorized learning management system designed to meet the specialized needs of federal and state government agencies. 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